reparation
Translation
reparation, compensation, amends, repair
Examples
The country paid reparations for the war damage.
The country paid reparations for the war damage.
He offered a personal reparation for his mistake.
He offered a personal reparation for his mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) compensation for something The country paid reparations for the war damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compensation, amends, restitution
Etymology
From Latin 'reparare' (to repair), from 're-' (again) + 'parare' (to make ready).
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'repair'. A reparation is the act of 'repairing' damage or a wrong.